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UT Austin-Screenwriting MFA
It's my first time applying, and as an international student, this process feels unfamiliar and complicated. However, the materials and application process at UT Austin is easier compared to some other schools. I believe they place significant importance.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 10, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 10, 2025
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Chapman Showrunner Program MFA
First time applying. This was formerly called “Writing and Producing for Television”
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - The Showrunner Program (MFA)
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
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UCLA Screenwriting MFA: TV track
Not sure if this is helpful, but a little...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 21, 2025
Attending (Admitted w/o Interview)
USC- Writing for TV & Screen MFA 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 21, 2025
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
AFI Directing Fall 2024
2nd time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Latest Film School Reviews
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Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Everything just fits here, including you too.I discovered Stony Brook on this website. I looked up film schools in New York, and there she was, comparable to all the schools that would bankrupt me. The out of state tuition was a little steep, but that’s only when comparing it to its own in-state tuition, not other film schools. You get the... -
Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
Great value. Great Location. Up-and-ComingI've been absolutely happy with Feirstein. Great community. State-of-the-art facility. You will be taking a risk on an up-and-comer school but should pay off. At least, visit the facilities. -
University of Colorado at Boulder (BFA)
Cu boulderGreat school with some passionate professors. But the professors really make it break the program. The schools got all the equipment and stuff but don't expect to find your original voice here. They are too radically progressive. In left leaning but Jesus, I want to learn about film aesthetics... -
NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & Television
A Great ExperienceI am an alum of the Dramatic Writing program at NYU, and loved my experience there. It completely revolutionized my understanding of not just television writing but storytelling in general (and I arrived thinking I had a lot of writing experience). All of my professors were knowledgeable and... -
Prague Film School
Not worth the moneyI wish I had seen something like this when I was searching. I had contacted some ex students through instagram but I later realized that when students are young and have not lived in Europe such as Indian young students for whom traveling to the heart of Europe is a big change already and can...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
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Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an... -
How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
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- 33 min read
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- Reviews: 5
Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
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- Reaction score: 4
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable...
Film Student Interviews
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Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
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“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
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After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
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"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods...
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Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
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My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I... -
My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
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I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was... -
How to create your Blog on FilmSchool.org
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Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to all members on the site. All members can create... -
Add your first Blog Entry
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So you've created a Blog Home page and had some fun with page tabs... now let's write your first post. Blog entries can be: An introduction... -
Add a Portfolio, Contact, or Resume page (optional)
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- Miscellaneous
Once you have a blog home page you can optionally add new tabs at the top for your portfolio, contact information, or resume. Here's an example...
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Full Tuition
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- $46200
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- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
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- Demonstrated Financial Need
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- Alexa P.
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- Clicks: 45
- Views: 1K
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
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- No Requirement
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- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 75
- Views: 1K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
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- Photojournalism
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- Theater
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- No Requirement
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- Alexa P.
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- Clicks: 105
- Views: 1K
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SCAD Challenge Film Scholarship
Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge...- Deadline
- Feb 12, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $4000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Illustration
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
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- College Transcript
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
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- Resume
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- Alexa P.
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- Clicks: 60
- Views: 2K
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Stony Brook University (SUNY)Everything just fits here, including you too.I discovered Stony Brook on this website. I looked up film schools in New York, and there she was, comparable to all the schools that would...
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Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of CinemaGreat value. Great Location. Up-and-ComingI've been absolutely happy with Feirstein. Great community. State-of-the-art facility. You will be taking a risk on an up-and-comer school but...
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University of Colorado at Boulder (BFA)Cu boulderGreat school with some passionate professors. But the professors really make it break the program. The schools got all the equipment and stuff but...
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NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & TelevisionA Great ExperienceI am an alum of the Dramatic Writing program at NYU, and loved my experience there. It completely revolutionized my understanding of not just...
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Prague Film SchoolNot worth the moneyI wish I had seen something like this when I was searching. I had contacted some ex students through instagram but I later realized that when...
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